Juvenile Justice Institute - Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

Shoes - Black, white, or brown shoes (solid colors only) with coordinating laces always tied to the top. Noflip-flops, house shoes or slippers.Misc. - Jewelry and piercings allowed per staff approval. No lines cut into eyebrows or hair. Alljackets/coats must be kept in student lockers. No baseball caps, headbands, bandana, sweatbands,wristbands of any kind allowed. Solid color stocking caps without a brim may be worn in winter only andmust be kept in student's locker during the school day.Staff will not give supplies to student for the purpose of cleaning and/or assisting in keeping bodypiercing open, unless staff deems it as medically necessary.When questions of appropriate dress arise, all shall be directed to the director or his/her designee. If, inthe judgment of the director or his/her designee, the student is in violation of the dress code, correctiveaction will be taken.Violation of this policy may result in program and/or a probation violation.Electronic Device PolicyJJI recommends that all electronic devices be left at home due to the potential of loss or theft. JJIis not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Any incident of loss or theft will be referred to probation staffand the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department.MP3/IPOD UseStudents on Level 3, 4 and 5 may use personal MP3 Player/IPOD during independent work timeat the teacher’s discretion. When not in use, all MP3 players/IPODs need to be kept in thestudents pocket or in their locker. After school hours, said device cannot be turned back on untilthe student is outside of the building. Students may listen to music only, no video or game use. Ifstudent on level 3, 4 or 5 moves down in the level system due to issues with behavior, thatstudent forfeits this privilege until they move back up.Students on Level 1 and 2 need to turn off all MP3 players/IPODs upon entering the building andsaid devices cannot be turned back on until after school hours, when the student is outside of thebuilding. During school hours, all MP3 players/IPODs need to be kept in student lockers. If MP3player/IPOD is found on a student’s person, it will be confiscated.Cell PhonesAll cell phones need to be turned off upon entering the building and cannot be turned back onuntil after school hours, when the student is outside of the building. During school hours, all cellphones need to be kept in student lockers. Students will not be allowed to retrieve cell phone atanytime during school hours. If cell phone is found on a student’s person, it will be confiscated.Violations of these policies will be handled as follows:1 st offense – Item will be returned to student at end of school day2 nd offense – Item will be returned to parent & written consequence assigned by education staff3 rd offense – Student will serve after school community service 3 hours4 th offense – Student will serve supervised community service 6 hoursAny violations after the 4 th offense will be referred to probation staff for possible probationviolation.JJI staff reserves the right to change this policy as needed.15